Controller at Great Lakes Asset Solutions

Town of Pendleton, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, Internal controls, Accounting, GAAP, Revenue recognition, Job costing, Cash management, Treasury, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial analysis, Audit management, Tax compliance, Team leadership, Process improvement, System optimization

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description Job Summary The Controller will lead the accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions for a privately held asset recovery business. This role requires a hands-on finance leader with prior Controller experience who can operate effectively in a transaction-intensive environment while strengthening systems, controls, and financial discipline. This is a senior, on-site leadership role reporting directly to the President, with a dotted-line relationship to the fractional CFO. The Controller’s primary focus will be on the core operating business, with responsibility for supporting accounting and reporting across affiliated operating entities and a holding company, as appropriate. This role is expected to assume broader CFO-level responsibilities within 6–12 months, including ownership of financial strategy, lender relationships, executive-level reporting, and strategic financial planning, as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Close · Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements · Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements · Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported · Manage accruals, reserves, revenue recognition, and period-end estimates · Maintain consistent accounting treatment across operating units and entities Revenue Recognition & Job Costing · Oversee revenue recognition policies and billing practices · Ensure proper tracking and allocation of customer billings, fees, and third-party costs · Partner with operations to improve job-level profitability visibility · Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies Internal Controls & Process Improvement · Design, implement, and maintain internal controls appropriate for a growing business · Identify and remediate control gaps, inefficiencies, or manual workarounds · Improve documentation of accounting policies and procedures · Drive process improvements and system optimization Cash Management & Treasury · Oversee cash management, liquidity, and working capital · Monitor daily cash activity and bank balances · Coordinate ACH, wire, and payment processes with appropriate segregation of duties · Support lender reporting and covenant compliance Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting · Support leadership with annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting · Prepare cash flow projections and management reporting packages · Provide variance analysis and insights on margins, costs, and operating performance Tax, Audit & Compliance · Coordinate with external advisors on federal, state, and local tax filings · Oversee payroll tax and sales/use tax compliance · Manage audits, reviews, and information requests · Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements Leadership & Team Management · Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team · Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations · Improve accountability, accuracy, and timeliness across the department Systems & Data · Act as finance lead for accounting system optimization and integrations · Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems Evaluate and recommend system imp Requirements Qualifications & Experience Required: · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance · Prior experience as a Controller · 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience · Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP · Experience in services-based or transaction-intensive businesses · Proven ability to manage close, controls, and audits Preferred: · CPA or MBA · Experience in privately held or growing companies · Exposure to multi-entity accounting environments Key Competencies · Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly accountable · Strong judgment, integrity, and ownership mindset · Clear communicator with executives and non-financial leaders · Process-driven and solutions-oriented What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) · Clean, predictable monthly close with clear ownership and timelines · Improved visibility into job-level profitability and cash flow · Strengthened internal controls, reconciliations, and accounting documentation · Established credibility as a trusted partner to the President, CFO, and leadership team · An accounting function that is stable, scalable, and prepared to support continued growth

Responsibilities

The Controller will lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions while driving process improvements and system optimization. They will also manage cash, budgeting, and tax compliance while mentoring the accounting team to support business growth.